Deep Teal Chairs
20th Century Chairs
Muslin
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Chairs
Teak
2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Chairs
Wicker, Reed
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Faux Leather
Vintage 1920s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Iron
1990s European Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Tables
Hardwood, Machiche
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Hardwood, Katalox
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Bouclé, Rosewood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Thread, Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Velvet, Cane, Giltwood
20th Century British Art Deco Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Chairs
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Chairs
Onyx
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary German Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s British Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1960s British More Folk Art
Linen
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Elm, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Rubber, Teak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Abalone, Velvet, Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Portuguese Dining Room Sets
Laminate, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Teak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Moorish Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Oak
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Benches
Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
20th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Faux Leather
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Iron
Early 2000s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Ultrasuede
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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